CCS stands alongside NNEDV and our community partners to affirm our ongoing support for the LGBTQIA+ communities during San Diego Pride. All survivors deserve safety and support regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

LGBTQIA+ individuals are significantly impacted by domestic violence and face unique barriers to safety. It is critical that LGBTQIA+ survivors never have to consider homophobia and transphobia when accessing resources to increase their safety. Our vision is for all people to live full, free, expressive and empowered lives in a safe, vibrant, healthy and peaceful community.

Check out the events below and get involved with CCS at San Diego Pride 2018!

San Diego Pride Events

She Fest

Saturday, July 7

She Fest is a woman-centered and trans-inclusive event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of women while fostering meaningful connections within and between the LGBTQIA+ and larger San Diego communities. Come visit CCS' resource table!

The Pride Festival includes live entertainment, vendors, exhibits, food, and community resources. CCS
will be tabling at Utopia: Gender and Health Oasis next to the main festival gate on Saturday, July 14, 12pm-8pm. Stop by and see us!

CCS' Sexual Assault Victim Advocates hosted our annual Survivor's Retreat in June. It is a special day of hope and healing. Survivors are able to join together and practice self-care in a supportive, peaceful, and safe environment.

We are deeply grateful and humbled to be awarded a Making a Difference in San Diego grant from The Cushman Foundation.

Grant funds will be used to provide a victim advocate who will respond 24/7 to strangulation victims of domestic violence. Studies have shown that survivors of extreme physical assault and strangulation attempts are at high risk for long-term negative health impacts and death. The Victim Advocate Response Team (VART) will offer advocacy, hospital accompaniment, safety planning and linkage to a comprehensive array of life-saving services for survivors. Our team will
enlist partner agencies such as health providers and law enforcement in coordinating intervention strategies to better serve these victims. Thank you Cushman Foundation for improving the health and safety or our community.